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. >> the oakland a's have shocked the rangers and the baseball world, and they are the a.l. western division champions. unbelievable! >> let's hear that again. >> my three favorite words. >> amazing when you think more pundits counted these guys out at the start of the season and even the midway point. the a's win the a.l. west title and solidify their spot in the playoffs. fans are riding high. >> i didn't go to the bathroom and i didn't have no beers so i watched the whole game. it was awesome. it was awesome! >> i love that guy. he'll be able to take a bathroom break during the next game. the a's start the next game in detroit. the a's are back in oakland for game three. that time is also needing to be determined. >> that is a true fan. no brew and no path room break. way to go, man. >>> well, the giants also know who they'll be facing in their opening series of postseason play. they start a five-game series on saturday at home at at&t park taking on the cincinnati reds. game time set for 6:30. game two on sunday, time to be determined and then game three in cincinnati. t
. >> the oakland a's have shocked the rangers and the baseball world, and they are the a.l. western division champions. unbelievable! >> let's hear that again. >> my three favorite words. >> amazing when you think more pundits counted these guys out at the start of the season and even the midway point. the a's win the a.l. west title and solidify their spot in the playoffs. fans are riding high. >> i didn't go to the bathroom and i didn't have no beers so i watched...
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the a's playing the rangers tonight. first pitch at 7:05. with the a's big-time win, it is a chance for an all bay area world series. a's and giants. >> both in the playoffs. giants kick off their run saturday against the national league division winner number two. the time and opponent are still up in the air. matt cain will take the mound as the starting pitcher. barry zito will take the mound against the dodgers. game at 7:15. >> good stuff. >> we'll be right back. lots of prepaid cards come pre-filled with problems. enough is enough. introducing the chase liquid reloadable card. with chase liquid, there's no waiting and no fee to activate you can load cash and checks at any chase depositfriendly atm and there are no withdrawal fees at over 17,500 chase atms all for one flat fee of $4.95 per month. get rid of prepaid problems. get chase liquid. >>> welcome back. last day of triple digit heat. we will take off 10 degrees tomorrow and additional 10 degrees for thursday. look what happens this thursday. first showers sunday into monday up in
the a's playing the rangers tonight. first pitch at 7:05. with the a's big-time win, it is a chance for an all bay area world series. a's and giants. >> both in the playoffs. giants kick off their run saturday against the national league division winner number two. the time and opponent are still up in the air. matt cain will take the mound as the starting pitcher. barry zito will take the mound against the dodgers. game at 7:15. >> good stuff. >> we'll be right back. lots of...
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they finished off the rangers 12-5 in the season finale. amazing when you think most experts counted these guys out at the start of the season. and the season looked like a lost cause during the midway point. but it's all good news now. all the green and gold roll into playoffs. >> i didn't go to the bathroom and i didn't have no beer. i watched the whole game. it was awesome. it was awesome. >> that's what you call a die-hard fan. he will be able to take a bathroom break during the next game. the a's start the postseason in detroit. game one is saturday at 3:00. game two is sunday, time to be determined. then the a's are back in oakland for game three. that time is also yet to be determined. >>> over on the other side of the bay, a lot of fans probably willing to sacrifice bathrooms and brew for that guy, buster posey wins the national league batting title during the regular season with a .336 batting average. posey, the first catcher to win that title since way back in 1942. the giants start their postseason run at home saturday. they're
they finished off the rangers 12-5 in the season finale. amazing when you think most experts counted these guys out at the start of the season. and the season looked like a lost cause during the midway point. but it's all good news now. all the green and gold roll into playoffs. >> i didn't go to the bathroom and i didn't have no beer. i watched the whole game. it was awesome. it was awesome. >> that's what you call a die-hard fan. he will be able to take a bathroom break during the...
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they beat the texas rangers and they have one game to go. the division title is up for grabs in the last game of the regular season. nbc bay area's christie smith is live at the coliseum where a sellout crowd is gathering for the first pitch. >> reporter: you are hearing a lot of "let's go oakland." we are 90 minutes from game town. everyone hoping for the sweep. people were lined up at the gate at 8:00 trying to get in. tickets for today's game are gone. they are available for other games. this morning, fans feeling great about the a's team heading into the final game with the rangers. the a's needed a win to grab that first playoff berth since 2006. they did that monday. it will hold more value because of the addition of the second wild card. this excitement has the coliseum absolutely jam packed. after last night's win, 10,000 tickets sold immediately for today's game. the first fan in line that i spoke with couldn't score one, but he's not giving up. >> not for today's game, but the division. that's what we're here for this morning. i'll
they beat the texas rangers and they have one game to go. the division title is up for grabs in the last game of the regular season. nbc bay area's christie smith is live at the coliseum where a sellout crowd is gathering for the first pitch. >> reporter: you are hearing a lot of "let's go oakland." we are 90 minutes from game town. everyone hoping for the sweep. people were lined up at the gate at 8:00 trying to get in. tickets for today's game are gone. they are available for...
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they play the rangers tonight and tomorrow. >>> well, new concern for the giants as they get ready for the playoffs. catcher buster posey pulled from last night's game with back spasms. skipper bruce bochy says it was a precaution and posey will be re-evaluated today. it is possible he'll play tonight against the dodgers but on first base. >>> in the meantime, san francisco, look at that, simply all aglow with giants fever. it looks like a pushup there. coit tower lit up orange. the giants open the playoffs on saturday. matt cain will be on the hill. they play game two on sunday, both games at home, and the opponent yet to be determined. >> that's what happens when you have kids. you think of things like that. >>> 4:42 right now. yahoo!'s new ceo is on leave this morning. >>> plus new worries about worldwide disposable diaper shortage. >>> 4:45 right now. yahoo!'s ceo taking a little time off as she should to bond with her brand new baby. marissa mayer giving birth to a baby boy sunday night. both mom and baby are doing just fine, thank you very much. so far no name announced, but ther
they play the rangers tonight and tomorrow. >>> well, new concern for the giants as they get ready for the playoffs. catcher buster posey pulled from last night's game with back spasms. skipper bruce bochy says it was a precaution and posey will be re-evaluated today. it is possible he'll play tonight against the dodgers but on first base. >>> in the meantime, san francisco, look at that, simply all aglow with giants fever. it looks like a pushup there. coit tower lit up...
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that is taking on the rangers tonight. they can make it if the angels and rays each lose one more game. >> we go out there and we battle every day. you know, no matter if we win or lose. we will battle to the last out. we feel like we can win every game. >> it is all exciting. it has been great fun. they are so young. they are giving it all their heart. we are enjoying the team. >> at the beginning of the year, it was a bunch of words. they weren't going anywhere. now we're going somewhere. >> right now on the cusp of it. a's fans excited. if they happen to sweep the iÑ win the division crown and skip that one-game wild card playoff. good luck. the game is set for 7:05. >>> if the a's make the playoffs, you have to make serious changes to your weekend plans. check out the events scheduled for the bay area. the hardly strictly bluegrass festival is friday through sunday. fleet week is wednesday through sunday. america's cup racing is tomorrow through sunday and then the 49ers game against the bills on sunday and add to tha
that is taking on the rangers tonight. they can make it if the angels and rays each lose one more game. >> we go out there and we battle every day. you know, no matter if we win or lose. we will battle to the last out. we feel like we can win every game. >> it is all exciting. it has been great fun. they are so young. they are giving it all their heart. we are enjoying the team. >> at the beginning of the year, it was a bunch of words. they weren't going anywhere. now we're...
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the a's finished off the first place rangers 12-5 in the season finale. amazing when you think most experts counted these guys out at the start of the season and the season looked like a lost cause at the midway point. but it's all good news now as the green collars roll into playoffs. >> i didn't go to the bathroom and i didn't have no beers so i watched the whole game. it was awesome. it was awesome! >> it's a good thing it didn't go into extra innings. he'll be able to take a bathroom break during the next week. the a's start the postseason in detroit. game one is saturday at 3:00. game two sunday, the time still to be determined. then the a's are back in oakland for game three. that time also is to be determined. >> this is going to be fun. it is 6:11. coming up, emptying her piggy bank trying to get her little puppy back. >> i'd be willing to give anything you could have stolen, anything from my room but just not my puppy. >> it is so cute. a little girl's plea to burglars after a south bay dog napping and the way police are stepping in to help out.
the a's finished off the first place rangers 12-5 in the season finale. amazing when you think most experts counted these guys out at the start of the season and the season looked like a lost cause at the midway point. but it's all good news now as the green collars roll into playoffs. >> i didn't go to the bathroom and i didn't have no beers so i watched the whole game. it was awesome. it was awesome! >> it's a good thing it didn't go into extra innings. he'll be able to take a...
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they're going to play either the rangers or the orioles in the a.l. division series. that's starting on sunday. >>> all right. the national league wild card slot will be decided by friday's braves/cardinals game with the winner facing the washington nationals in the n.l. division series starting sunday. >>> let's get a little football in. the nfl has agreed to allow suspended new orleans saints sean payton, mickey loomis and joe vitt to attend the team's game at the superdome on sunday night. >>> and finally in basketball, the nba has adopted a new anti-flopping rule that will fine players for repeated violations. a league official said the exaggerated falls to the floor has "no place in our game." i think us fans can agree on that, right? >>> well, coming up, a scare for ashton kutcher fans and words of advice for honey boo boo. your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, we're going to tell you about an inspirational cyclist who gives new meaning to the words, no limits. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back and thanks for join
they're going to play either the rangers or the orioles in the a.l. division series. that's starting on sunday. >>> all right. the national league wild card slot will be decided by friday's braves/cardinals game with the winner facing the washington nationals in the n.l. division series starting sunday. >>> let's get a little football in. the nfl has agreed to allow suspended new orleans saints sean payton, mickey loomis and joe vitt to attend the team's game at the superdome...
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oakland a's still trying to clinch the american league wild card spot after a tough loss to the texas rangers last night. the a's lost it 9-7 and are heading home for their final six games. the a's have a two-game lead over the rays and angels to clinch that wild card spot. >>> its giants already have their ticket punched for the postseason. last night the giants beating up on the diamondbacks, they win 7-3. the giants right now finishing up that season in style on the field and, guess what, in the dugout. how about this? rookie george conto, is he a super hero? a purple bodysuit. how about this one, these guys are putting on the skin-tight looks here ready for halloween a little early. all the lorookies had to sport these suits. it's an annual tradition with the giants. make sure the new guys dress up in goofy outfits. in their brains they're looking and feeling good. >>> 6:21 right now. >>> coming up, fasten the seat belt and unload the wallet. we'll tell you about the newest round of airline fees that are about to take off. [ male announcer ] the magic of nature blooms in every seed, in de
oakland a's still trying to clinch the american league wild card spot after a tough loss to the texas rangers last night. the a's lost it 9-7 and are heading home for their final six games. the a's have a two-game lead over the rays and angels to clinch that wild card spot. >>> its giants already have their ticket punched for the postseason. last night the giants beating up on the diamondbacks, they win 7-3. the giants right now finishing up that season in style on the field and, guess...
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they beat the rangers last night to clinch the playoff spot. after all, this is a team that traded three of its all star pitchers last winter. the third baseman is now a catcher. the first baseman is now an outfielder and the team has a total of five rookies in that rotation and more celebrations, yes, could be on the way. it's still possible the a's could win that a.l. west title outright with two regular season games left to play. good luck to the oakland athletics. >>> let's not forget both bay teams are in the playoffs. the san francisco giants kick off their postseason run on saturday against national league division winner number two. the time and opponent are still up in the air. matt cain will take the mound as the starting pitcher. tonight barry zito will take the moubd on the road fence the daurmz. that game star -- dodgers. >>> 6:09. coming up hauling away some garbage trucks. a peninsula city thinking about it. >>> and why facebook wants special rules for its "like" button. >> reporter: and some of the world's fastest sail boats are
they beat the rangers last night to clinch the playoff spot. after all, this is a team that traded three of its all star pitchers last winter. the third baseman is now a catcher. the first baseman is now an outfielder and the team has a total of five rookies in that rotation and more celebrations, yes, could be on the way. it's still possible the a's could win that a.l. west title outright with two regular season games left to play. good luck to the oakland athletics. >>> let's not...
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they play the rangers tonight and tomorrow. >>> a new concern for the giants as they get ready for the playoffs. catcher buster posey pulled from last night's game after having back spasms. skipper bruce bochy says it was a precaution and posey will be re-evaluated today. it's actually possible he'll play tonight again the dodgers, but on first base. >>> in the meantime, san francisco is all aglow with giants fever. check out coit tower lit up orange. hey, so is city hall. the giants open the playoffs on saturday. matt cain will be on the hill. they're going to play game two on sunday. both games will be at home. their opponent is yet to be determined. >> perfect setting for the bay area. >> it feels like baseball weather still. >> yeah, like hot baseball weather. christina loren is here to tells you can't beat it today but maybe in the week. >> it's going to be nice later in the week. i'd like to see another bay series. san jose looking crystal clear. we have better air quality today, moderate to good range all across the bay area. open up the windows if you don't have ac because it's
they play the rangers tonight and tomorrow. >>> a new concern for the giants as they get ready for the playoffs. catcher buster posey pulled from last night's game after having back spasms. skipper bruce bochy says it was a precaution and posey will be re-evaluated today. it's actually possible he'll play tonight again the dodgers, but on first base. >>> in the meantime, san francisco is all aglow with giants fever. check out coit tower lit up orange. hey, so is city hall. the...
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tonight if the a's lose and the angels and rays lose, the a's could still grab a wild card spot and the rangers could go ahead and take the division title. so somewhere around here there is a lot of champagne on ice. reporting live in oakland, christie smith "today in the bay." >>> the giants have already clinched their playoff spot and that means they get a head start on firming up that roster for the postseason. bruce bochy says this year all 5 starting pitchers will be on the starting roster with one of the five coming out of the bullpen. that's a big-time departure from back in 2010 where barry zito was kept off of the roster. >>> here's a quick check of the top stories. today new safety measures are in place at a san mateo school where a girl was attacked in the bathroom and then dragged away from campus. all gates to parkside elementary are now locked and visitors must register at the front office and wear a badge. >>> the search continues for two boaters whose vessel capsized in the waters of half moon bay sunday evening. searchers say the men were not wearing life vests when the ship we
tonight if the a's lose and the angels and rays lose, the a's could still grab a wild card spot and the rangers could go ahead and take the division title. so somewhere around here there is a lot of champagne on ice. reporting live in oakland, christie smith "today in the bay." >>> the giants have already clinched their playoff spot and that means they get a head start on firming up that roster for the postseason. bruce bochy says this year all 5 starting pitchers will be on...
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they lose a tough one in texas to the rangers. they return home for their final six games with a two-game lead on the rays and angels. and the nonreplacement refs made the return to the nfl on thursday night. baltimore hung on against cleveland. >> what do we complain about now? how bad the real refs are? >> thanks, dave. >> we'll be right back. >>> pretty amazing, the first of its kind discovery. >> they found new evidence of an ancient stream bed on the red planet. gravel was once transported by water. the researchers estimate the stream was moving about three feet per second with a depth somewhere between ankle and hip deep. >> discovering things all the time. >> you should start doing mars weather. >> oh, my gosh. >> the weather on mars changes, doesn't it? >> there's the picture we're referring to. >> can you do a seven-day for mars? >> why not? >> there's the stream bed. >> right here across the bay area, it's going to get hot, not quite like mars heat. it's going to go up to 100 degrees saturday and sunday inland. we'll get
they lose a tough one in texas to the rangers. they return home for their final six games with a two-game lead on the rays and angels. and the nonreplacement refs made the return to the nfl on thursday night. baltimore hung on against cleveland. >> what do we complain about now? how bad the real refs are? >> thanks, dave. >> we'll be right back. >>> pretty amazing, the first of its kind discovery. >> they found new evidence of an ancient stream bed on the red...
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oakland has two more games against the rangers. if they win outright, they win the division. >>> the giants are worried about buster posey. he was pulled from the game with back spasms. posey will be reevaluated today. >>> and san francisco's all aglow with giants fever. the giants open the playoffs on saturday. matt cain will be on the hill. they play game two on sunday. the opponent is to be determined. >>> the forecast is ever so important. let's get a look at it now with christina. >> starting with a live picture and crystal clear conditions over the city by the bay. it is rare to get the clarity during the first week of october. if you have tickets to the a's game, it is 75 degrees there now. 7:00 p.m. when the game starts, you can wear the tank tops. 103 in places like gilroy. mike. >>> let's look out over here. the san jose shot cleared up in the last five minutes. 101 is picking up slow downs at 880 and 280. very slow in san jose up to santa clara. here is your southbound 880 drive. sticky past the truck scales and into mis
oakland has two more games against the rangers. if they win outright, they win the division. >>> the giants are worried about buster posey. he was pulled from the game with back spasms. posey will be reevaluated today. >>> and san francisco's all aglow with giants fever. the giants open the playoffs on saturday. matt cain will be on the hill. they play game two on sunday. the opponent is to be determined. >>> the forecast is ever so important. let's get a look at it...
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they need one more win to clinch a playoff spot which could come today against the texas rangers. they could make it if the angels and rays each lose a game. tonight's home game gets under way at 7:05. go a's. we will have a look at weather and traffic after this. >>> if you are just waking up and joining us, temperatures are close to 80 degrees in some cities. it will be a scorcher. you can see the reason why. san bruno with no low clouds. look at the temperatures. 71 in concord. 67 in oakland. 67 in san francisco. gilroy is the hot spot at 75. it is a spare the air day. we have an unhealthy day out the there. cooler and cloudy weather arrives into the weekend. let's check the drive with mike. >>> here is the bay bridge on the maps. slow down to the east shore freeway. no major accidents approaching that direction. south 880, smooth drive through hayward. slow through fremont and funneling down through 680. northbound route still trying to recover from the early morning onslaught. look at that as well as 85. laura, back to you. >>> thank you for joining us. another local news upd
they need one more win to clinch a playoff spot which could come today against the texas rangers. they could make it if the angels and rays each lose a game. tonight's home game gets under way at 7:05. go a's. we will have a look at weather and traffic after this. >>> if you are just waking up and joining us, temperatures are close to 80 degrees in some cities. it will be a scorcher. you can see the reason why. san bruno with no low clouds. look at the temperatures. 71 in concord. 67...